GLORIA WALLACE 501 West 148th Street Apt.

2B* NY, NY 10031 *Home (212) 283-2695 * Cell (917) 859 -1836* Email: gw130f13e@westpost.net ________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Objective: To obtain an Administrative Leadership position in the area of socia l work within an organization with opportunities to assist in instituting positi ve change. Career Related Experience: * Program Director for MICA (co-ed) facility; OASAS reporting; STARS reporting, HUD/AWARDS * Proficient in OASAS 819 and 822 regulations * Responsible for facility functions; Oversee supervision of 18 staff & 59 resid ents * Manage clinical operations; Worked with Opiate Treatment clientele & MICA clie nts * Clinical supervision using strength based Motivational Interviewing-Theory Y * Manage staff scheduling & alternate coverage for planned & unplanned absences * Provide Quality Assurance chart reviews monthly using OASAS regulated instrume nt * Facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences * Written reports on unit performance, emergency evacuation procedures, staff & client morale, performance improvement, staff evaluations * Contingency Management to promote & maintain client attendance, compliance & p ositive energy * Policy Analysis, Advocacy & Agency Representation * Vocational Coordination with VESID, EPRA, FEGS & FEDCAP * Organized component events & activities * Managed HRA Entitlements; HRA 2010E applications & Assistance * Skilled at utilizing Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral, MI & Gradualist Ap proaches * Specialized in analyzing and defusing client issues using MI intervention tech niques in a fast paced environment * Formulated 18 week group curriculums that include Gender Issues, Relapse Preve ntion, HIV Awareness, Future Goals etc. * Effective formulation of treatment planning goals & objectives with measured o utcomes using strength based theories and concepts Career Related Skills: * Excellent Communication (written & verbal) * Team Oriented * Effective Lead ership * Ethical Conduct * Genuine Interest as Agent of Change * Policy Conscious * Computer Literate * Well Organized * Precise & Prompt Paper work completio n * Specific attention to detail & instruction * Works well independently * Ty pe 60 wpm * Initiative Oriented * Adaptable to fast paced changes * HRA Entitlement Man ager * Congenial, assertive, approachable * People Oriented * Cultural Competence Professional History: 5/10 - Present 8/07 - 5/10 Argus Community, Inc./Harbor House MICA Program West Midtown Medical Group, Inc.

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AREBA Casriel, Inc. (ACI, Inc.) National Association on Drug Abuse Problems (N

Phase: Piggy Back, Inc. - Adult Resocialization Unit (Co-e Phase: Piggy Back, Inc. - Striver House Residential Facili

EDUCATION: Licensed Master Social Worker (License # 083040-1) 12/10 Hunter College School of Social Work MSW-Organization Mgmt Major 6/10 Metropolitan College of New York - Bachelors Professional Studies 9/07 New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (#12947) 2004 Argus Career Training Institute (ACT-I) Counseling Training 2000 Extra Curricular Activities/ Awards & Honors: * * * * * Agency Graduation Chairperson (1 year) * Graduation Committee (4 years) Staff Member of Year (2001) * Staff Member of Month (2003 & 2004) Alumni Speaker 2005 Argus Career Training Institute Off-Site Representative Alternate C.A.S.A.C. for NADAP Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

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